I too approve of this thread.

Although i'm too lazy to frame it appropriately.

My childhood signage game (apart from finding the alphabet in order on signage ahead of others on the long drive, was counting all the Wall Drug signs.

About time i finally sort out octaves and string bass fingerings for the fast tuba parts of Hammersmith (and also the other pieces in the concert, too)

Oh, played final (dress?) rehearsal tonight before concert, so really i shoulda done this when we first got the music...

I'm as amateur as they ...

the elephant wrote: Wed Apr 22, 2026 11:04 am That tuba is about as German as Hormel's SPAM.

Where do i get this authentic German spam?

And one with more feedback, if somewhat higher price:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/327108328946

What does MFG stand for? ManuFacturinG? If so, that's almost as bad abbreviating ToWnshiP*.

Didn't know Williamsport had an empire, but theyblook like fine instruments!





*. not that i should condone it, but i totally get just getting making do with the the right starting and ending notes on a ...

aarongsmith wrote: Thu Apr 16, 2026 8:18 am @humBell This may be one that you would be interested in.

Noted.

I will try to follow up soonish, but likely after i pick up the other one still waiting patiently for me.

bisontuba wrote: Mon Apr 13, 2026 10:03 pm ‘Volkwein Bros.’ Pittsburgh, Pa.” on seal on bell.

I been to that store before.

Cool.

I have enjoyed the past decade on the forums. (and a decade and a half on tuba?)

I hope i make up for my comparative youth somehow. Or plan to when i'm not so lazy.

I don't think i've ever been formally impanelled, but i do strive to consider alternative view points, given an opportunity.

As an alternative, Lubbock is perhaps nearer?

https://www.ebay.com/itm/137216421360



For a bit more, but from a new ebay seller.

I never did part with the cerveny...

But i am back here to say i just got an entirely different "class A" cerveny mouthpiece to evaluate.

I played a bit past night on it and liked it, except i grabbed a tuba with too small a receiver, and so played with it sticking out a whole lot.

Now i hope to ...

I am trying to parse the description "pre st. pete"...

My history is a little weak. Was it made there while it was... Leningrad?

I will say keep your eyes open. I want to believe they're out there.

Most that i've come across seem to be smaller bore, but then, i'm a tuba player, so they're all small bore to me...

arpthark wrote: Fri Apr 10, 2026 7:53 pm edit: was totally wrong, disregard!

Me too.
So don't feel bad.

hum "get the right mouthpiece and a beater eb, then play the snot out of them." Bell

Oh, you mean this one? https://tubaforum.net/viewtopic.php?t=13733

But holy smokes, you've been spotting so many wicked cool instruments out there! Keep it up!

I shall pass it on to local friends and see if they have time to chase it. It even has the etching on the ferrules!

Well, it's got the Reynolds valve caps, but not the distictive ferrules.

PS. Anyone willing to go to Pharr for this? My hat's off to you!

@humBell Where was that photo taken?


Mt. Cardigan.


Shoulda brought a sweater…!


It is indeed typically breezy up there.

Fond memories of bringing a bell front baritone, and trying to work out with a friend the wind speed from the doppler effect observed due to playing with or against ...

An Oberloh-restored 6/4 5-valve York in satin silver with MAW valves and a Cronkhite bag?

Honestly, the price seems about right for that package.

It’s on the other side of the state from me (and Connecticut is small, so it’s really just about an hour and 45 minutes away) but I’m still tempted ...

If i accidentally send more stuff to my friend, i have more excuses to visit him. It isn't all bad...

That said, ebay didn't change my default, so it is a one-off.

bort2.0 wrote: Thu Apr 09, 2026 6:24 pm @humBell Where was that photo taken?

Mt. Cardigan.